What is the travel distance from Albany to South Bend?

Albany and South Bend are 642 miles (1035 km) apart.

Bus Albany to South Bend from $103 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Albany to South Bend on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	2:10pm	SUNY Collins Circle	1d 4h	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	7:10pm	Albany Bus Terminal	23h 35m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
	Bus	11:20pm	Albany Bus Terminal	23h 5m	10:25pm	South Bend	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:00pm	Albany Bus Terminal	22h 45m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	8:15pm	SUNY Collins Circle	22h 30m	6:45pm	South Bend	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Albany to South Bend

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 13 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $73, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

13h 59mAverage Duration

644 milesDistance

95kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$98 - $324	Average Duration22h 45m	CO₂ emissions 26kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$73 - $530	Average Duration13h 59m	CO₂ emissions 95kg CO₂e

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Greyhound

3.5/587,382 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Albany, NY to South Bend by bus

What is the travel distance from Albany to South Bend?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$145

11/17

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Today

$103

11/19

$103

11/20

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11/21

$146

11/22

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The cheapest trip from Albany, NY to South Bend was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $103

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Albany, NY to South Bend, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $103 to $170 for a bus ticket from Albany, NY to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $103 which is on 2025-11-19.